Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. REFLECTIONS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FROM THE VT COMMUNITY 2. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY 3. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 4. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! 5. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN 6. BEYOND ALADDIN AND MISS SAIGON: EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES OF ASIAN AMERICAN THEATER 7. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION 8. SEADRIFT SCREENING AND Q&A 9. THE LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. BALBIR K. SINGH 10. GLC CAFÉ 11. REDEFINITIONS: EXHIBITING ASIAN/AMERICAN/CONTEMPORARY ART 12. HOW THE TEACHINGS OF RUMI CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALING AND PERFECTION OF OUR HUMANITY 13. A VIRTUAL MINI-SYMPOSIUM: APIDAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP 14. FIWGSA’S DEI COMMITTEE MOVIE CLUB (APRIL) – FREEDOM RIDERS 15. THE AASU PRESENTS: EVENING WITH DAVID SO
Administrative Announcements: 16. GRADUATE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS – 1st posting 17. BORROW A GSA CAP AND GOWN TODAY – 1st posting 18. FREE CLEAR FACE MASKS AVAILABLE – 2nd posting 19. DONNING OF THE KENTE GRADUATION CELEBRATION – 2nd posting 20. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting 21. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 3rd posting 22. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 3rd posting 23. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 3rd posting 24. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 3rd posting
Jobs: 25. GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE WOMEN AND GENDER IN INTERNATIONL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- 1st posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH ON HARD CIDER – 1st posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY USER STUDY -1st posting 28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A SENSORY TECHNIQUES RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPROVISATION STUDY – 2nd posting 30. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONSUMER WEB-BASED SURVEY ON EDAMAME – 2nd posting 31. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -2nd posting 32. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 3rd posting 33. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 34. GRADUATE SCHOOL REVIEW OF ETDs – April 19 35. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22 36. CULTIVATING A CAREER: FROM SEEDS OF INSPIRATION TO A HARVEST OF DISCOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION – April 21 37. SCIENCE ON TAP OF THE NRV: ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER IN ACADEMIA: RESEARCH STORIES AND SUCESSES – April 22 38. FINAL GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR – April 22 39. EXPLORING DIVERSE POSTDOCTORAL CAREER PATHS – April 23 40. HOKIE HICCUPS – April 24 41. RECOVERY COMMUNITY: LGBTQ+ RECOVERY MEETING – April 25 42. TURKISH COFFEE: A 500-YEAR JOURNEY – April 25 43. BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMETN FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS – April 29 44. COMPASSION TURNED INWARD: ANTIDOTE FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY – April 29 45. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30 46. ENGINEERING DYNAMICS INTO CELL AND GENETIC MEDICINE – April 30 47. SAVE THE DATE! GSA END OF YEAR EVENT – May 2 48. FIWGSA PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – May 6
This Week’s Events: 0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP THEME: PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM AND BOBA LIBERALISM 2. IS BEAUTY A GUIDE TO TRUTH? 3. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR 4. GLC CAFÉ 5. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT JOB SEARCH STRATEGY 6. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN
Administrative Announcements: 7. FREE CLEAR FACE MASKS AVAILABLE – 1st posting 8. DONNING OF THE KENTE GRADUATION CELEBRATION – 1st posting 9. SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION BY STUDENTS (SAVES) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 10. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 2nd posting 11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 2nd posting 12. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 2nd posting 13. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 2nd posting
Jobs: 14. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH (GEER) – 2nd posting 15. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A SENSORY TECHNIQUES RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY IMPROVISATION STUDY – 1st posting 18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR CONSUMER WEB-BASED SURVEY ON EDAMAME – 1st posting 19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -1st posting 20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 2nd posting 21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 25. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN – April 12 26. REFLECTIONS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION FROM THE VT COMMUNITY – April 12-14 27. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY – April 13 and 15 28. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – April 13 29. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! – April 13 30. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION – April 14 31. HOW THE TEACHINGS OF RUMI CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALING AND PERFECTION OF OUR HUMANITY – April 15 32. FIWGSA’S DEI COMMITTEE MOVIE CLUB (APRIL) – FREEDOM RIDERS – April 16 33. KITE FLYING ON THE DRILLFIELD – REGISTER NOW! – April 19 34. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22 35. OLD TO NEW: CONNECT WITH YOU! – VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENT – April 21 36. FINAL GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR – April 22 37. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30
This Week’s Events: 0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING FOR SCIENTISTS 2. ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) STUDENT SUPPORT: GRADUATE SCHOOL 3. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL 4. TEACHING 101: THE NUTS & BOLTS OF TEACHING 5. VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING 6. GLC CAFÉ 7. GOD STILL SPEAKS: SURGEON-PROPHET STUART QUARTEMONT TO SPEAK AT INTERVARSITY GCF 8. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI 9. THE ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (AASU) PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH DANTE BASCO
Administrative Announcements: 10. GRADUATE STUDENT BUDGET BOARD FUNDING REQUESTS NOW OPEN – 1st posting 11. GRAD 5124: RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – REGISTER NOW! – 1st posting 12. VIRTUAL SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS WORKSHOP OFFERED THIS SUMMER – 1st posting 13. VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT AND PANEL: INTERFAITH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, & ARTS – 1st posting 14. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 3rd posting 15. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting 16. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 3rd posting 17. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 3rd posting
Jobs: 18. 2021-2022 GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION – OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING, ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH (GEER) – 1st posting 19. GRADUATE RESIDENT FELLOW POSITION – HONORS COMMONS 2021-2022 – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 20. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COVID COMPANIONS PROGRAM – 1st posting 21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EDAMAME SENSORY STUDY -1st posting 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 2nd posting 26. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events:
28. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP THEME: PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM AND BOBA LIBERALISM – April 5 29. IS BEAUTY A GUIDE TO TRUTH? – April 8 30. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8 31. INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT JOB SEARCH STRATEGY – April 8 32. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN – April 8 33. MAXIMIZING LINKEDIN – April 12 34. CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL SCIENCE STORY – April 13 and 15 35. CHARADES: GAME TIME WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL – April 13 36. THE FRONTERA PROJECT – REGISTER NOW! – April 13 37. VIRGINIA TECH GRADUATE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE INFORMATION SESSION – April 14 38. KITE FLYING ON THE DRILLFIELD – REGISTER NOW! – April 19 39. CRAFTING A STORY OF YOUR RESEARCH – April 20 and 22 40. “SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DISASTER RESILIENCE” – SEMINAR BY ZAHRAA SAIYED – April 30
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. 37th GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION 2. LUNCH BREAK GAMES 3. APIDA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: THEME -TOKENISM AND ANTI-TOKENISM 4. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW 5. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR 6. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” 7. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS 8. LET’S EXPERIENCE QOYA: SLOW DOWN TO FEEL 9. InspirASIAN SERIES PRESENTS: ILLUMINATING APIDA GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH EXPERIENCES 10. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? 11. WOMEN’S MONTH PRESENTS: THE ACEC’S LEARNING LUNCH SERIES WITH DR. FARIDA JALAZAI 12. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL 13. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 14. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES 15. HOW TO USE ITHENTICATE TRAINING SESSION 16. SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 17. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP 18. GLC CAFÉ 19. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER 20. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT 21. SCIENCE ON TAP 22. ACEC PRESENTS: NIGHTTIME GUIDED MEDITATION WITH VIVEK RAJAN 23. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY 24. “I AM FIRST” VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION 25. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN. 26. LGBTQ+ ALL RECOVERY MEETING 27. COOK ALONG CLASSES
Administrative Announcements: 28. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK KAHOOT TRIVIA GAME – 1st posting 29. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK ART AND PHOTO CONTEST – VOTE NOW! – 1st posting 30. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 2nd posting 31. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting 32. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 2nd posting 33. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 2nd posting 34. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 2nd posting 35. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 3rd posting 36. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 38. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR AUGMENTED REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 39. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ECHO LAB AR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 40. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR ON-LINE SURVEY ON DRINKING WATER BEHAVIOR – 1st posting 41. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 42. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 2nd posting 43. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 3rd posting 44. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 45. INTERSECTION OF PASSIONS: AN EVENING WITH CELLIST & SONGWRITER MEGAN CARLIER TAVANI 46. UNCOVERING YOUR VALUES SEMINAR – April 8
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This Week’s Events: 0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE 2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 3. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ 4. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP 5. GLC CAFÉ 6. SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT GENERAL BODY MEETING 7. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 8. WOMEN’S MONTH EVENT: ROUTES TO TRANSPORTATION 9. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE 10. MEMORY AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEMINAR
Administrative Announcements: 11. WOMEN’S MONTH 2021 – 1st posting 12. FREE FINANCIAL COACHING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting 13. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE GLC WEEKLY APRIL-1 SPECIAL EDITION – 1st posting 14. GRADUATE STUDENT FACILIATORS NEEDED FOR HOKIE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – 1st posting 15. COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK BOARD MEMBERS – 1st posting 16. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 2nd posting 17. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 2nd posting 18. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 3rd posting 19. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 3rd posting
Jobs: none at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought: 20. CHILDREN AGED 3-4 AND THEIR PARENTS OR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 21. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR REMOTE LEARNING SURVEY – 1st posting 22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 2nd posting 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 3rd posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 26. LUNCH BREAK GAMES – March 22 and 25 27. REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE ETD REVIEW – March 22 28. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES – HOW TO BE A GOOD COLLABORATOR – March 23 29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23 30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23 31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24 32. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION KEYNOTE AND DISCUSSION PANEL – March 24 33. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24 34. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP – March 25 35. EXPAND YOUR ECE CAREER – March 25 36. CONNECT! TRIVIA AND GAME NIGHT – March 25 37. SCIENCE ON TAP – March 25 38. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: PANEL DISCUSSION WITH GRAD ALUMNI IN INDUSTRY – March 26 39. GRAD OLYMPICS: BRAINS. BRAWN. – March 26 – Register now!
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION 2. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION 3. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR 4. DIGITAL CONNECT: JOB AND INTERNSHIP SEARCHING 5. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR- GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE 6. PURPOSE & LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE WORKSHOP 7. GLC CAFÉ 8. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION
Administrative Announcements: 9. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK: MARCH 22-26 – 1st posting 10. GSA EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 26 – 1st posting 11. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting 12. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 2nd posting 13. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 2nd posting 14. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 3rd posting 15. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 3rd posting
Jobs: none at this time
Volunteers and research participants sought: 16. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY – 1st posting 17. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR EMOTION REGULATION AND EVALUATIONS OF LEADERS RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 18. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 2nd posting 19. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 20. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 3rd posting 21. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 3rd posting 22. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 23. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now! 24. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 17 25. FIWGSA 2021 BIOBLITZ – March 17-April 26 – Register now! 26. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now! 27. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – March 18 28. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18 29. VTGrATE ANNUAL TEACH-IN: “VIRTUAL LEARNING” – March 23 30. NETWORKING TIPS FOR INTROVERTS – March 23 31. MAINTAINING CONNECTIONS WHILE WE ISOLATE? – March 24 32. FIWGSA CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HUMBLE HIKES – March 24
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 · GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. · CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html · COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: [https://vt-%20%0b%20%20ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect]https://vt- ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect · WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/ · GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
This Week’s Events: 0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. CONNECTING THE OPENS: A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE 2. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 3. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT 4. INTERFAITH COOPERATION & SOCIAL JUSTICE – REFLECT, CONNECT, ACT 5. LEARNING TO LISTEN: CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES AND COLLABORATORS 6. 2nd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” 7. GLC CAFÉ 8. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 9. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) 10. GRADUATE STUDENT GROWTH – PLANTING A BRIGHT FUTURE 11. PANEL: AGSO OUTREACH TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AFRICA 12. ARCHITECTURE OF NORTH INDIAN TEMPLES
Administrative Announcements: 13. GRADUATE STUDENTS TO BE FEATURED DURING GRAD EDUCATION WEEK – 1st posting 14. GLC INTRAMURAL SPORTS – 1st posting 15. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 2nd posting 16. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 2nd posting 17. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 2ND LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – 2nd posting 18. COOKIES FOR A CAUSE – 2nd posting 19. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 3rd posting 20. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting 21. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 3rd posting
Jobs: 22. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 23. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RISK INDICATORS AND THEIR VISUALIZATION OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES – 1st posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRTUAL REALITY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR COMPUTATIONAL THINKING PRACTICE RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 26. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 2nd posting 27. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 2nd posting 28. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 2nd posting 29. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 30. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION – March 8 31. KIZITO MUKUNI PRESENTATION – March 8 32. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR – March 9 33. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR-GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE – March 10 34. RESCHEDULED: FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A “DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION – March 12 35. EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS: BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PERSONAL PRESENCE – March 16 – Register now! 36. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COOKIE EVENT – March 1737. MAKING YOUR RESEARCH UNDERSTANDABLE: BRIDGING THE GAP – March 18 – Register now! 38. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 · GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. · CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html · COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect · WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/ · GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES: YOU CAN WRITE IT- BUILDING MOMENTUM 2. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCEY WORKSHOP 3. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND INTERVIEWING: A GUIDE FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN THE COVID-19 ERA 4. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WRITING PROTOCOL 5. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT EVENT 6. PANEL: INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVES ON AMERICAN PRISONS 7. GLC CAFÉ 8. GENERAL BODY MEETING: SCIENCE POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CLUB (SPEAC) AT VT 9. SCIENCE ON TAP: A NEW AGE OF CONSERVATION: HELPING WILDLIFE BY UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE
Administrative Announcements: 10. COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS – 1st posting 11. CALL FOR FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS WITH BOARD OF VISITORS – 1st posting 12. COOK-ALONG CLASSES – REGISTER NOW – 1st posting 13. CALL FOR POSTER PRESENTERS – 2ND LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – 1st posting 14. COOKIES FOR A CAUSE – 1st posting 15. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 2nd posting 16. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting 17. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 2nd posting 18. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – 3rd posting 19. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SEEKING INPUT ON COST OF LIVING – 3rd posting
Jobs: 20. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 2nd posting 21. 2021-22 GA POSITION IN ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS– 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 22. GRAD STUDENTS NEEDED FOR FOOD, WATER AND COMMUNITIES RESEARCH STORIES – 1st posting 23. VOLUNTEER EDITOR NEEDED FOR PODCAST – 1st posting 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SURVEY – 1st posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 2nd posting 26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA FOR A STUDY ON SPENDING, $10 for 10 minutes- 3rd posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH HELMET LABORATORY RESEARCH STUDY – 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 28. CONNECTING THE OPENS: A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE – March 1 29. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT – March 3 30. LEARNING TO LISTEN: CONNECTING WITH AUDIENCES AND COLLABORATORS – March 4 31. 2nd LATINX SYMPOSIUM: “LATINX EDUCATION AT VIRGINIA TECH” – March 4 and 5 32. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) – March 5 33. GRADUATE STUDENT GROWTH – PLANTING A BRIGHT FUTURE – March 5 34. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION SEMINAR – March 9 35. GO AND COME AGAIN: SEGREGATION, TOLERANCE, AND REFLECTION: A FOUR-GENERATION AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL STRUGGLE – March 10 36. ITSA WILDCARD WORKSHOP: BELLY DANCE – March 18
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 1. VIRTUAL SEMINAR: FORWARD – WHY WE CANNOT NOT GO BACK TO WHERE WE WERE 2. DISTILLING YOUR MESSAGE: SUCCINCT AND COMPELLING INTERACTIONS 3. CONNECTION JOB FAIR 4. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) DATA COLLECTION 5. GLC CAFÉ 6. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 7. INTERFAITH COOPERATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS 8. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING 9. HOLISTIC SKY HAPPINESS MEDITATION RETREAT 10. COUNTER-STRIKE GAMING TOURNAMENT
Administrative Announcements: 11. GRADUATE EDUCATION WEEK PHOTO AND ART CONTEST – 1st posting 12. GSA TRAVEL FUND WINTER CYCLE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 13. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH HONOR SOCIETY SPRING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS – 1st posting 14. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – 2nd posting 15. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 2nd posting 16. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SEEKING INPUT ON COST OF LIVING – 2nd posting 17. JOB SEARCH CIRCLES – 3rd posting 18. CO-WORKING WITH VTGrATE FELLOWS + 2021 SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 3rd posting 19. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT TO BE POD COACHES FOR UNDERGRADS- 3rd posting 20. JOIN THE SCIENTISTA CHAPTER AT VIRGINIA TECH – 3rd posting
Jobs: 21. FULL TIME GA OPENING WITH CRANWELL INTERNATIONAL CENTER – 1st posting 22. 2021-22 GA POSITION IN ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS– 2nd posting 23. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 3rd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DRIVING SIMULATOR STUDY ON AUDITORY DISPLAYS AT RAIL CROSSINGS- 1st posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA FOR A STUDY ON SPENDING, $10 for 10 minutes- 2ndposting 26. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH HELMET LABORATORY RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 27. PARENTS AND THEIR 7-11-YEAR OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 3rdposting
Upcoming Events: 28. VIRTUAL WRITING SERIES: YOU CAN WRITE IT- BUILDING MOMENTUM – February 23 29. H-1B (WORK VISA) AND PERMANENT RESIDENCEY WORKSHOP – February 23 30. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND INTERVIEWING: A GUIDE FOR BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS IN THE COVID-19 ERA – February 23 31. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WRITING PROTOCOL – February 24 32. BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONNECT EVENT – February 24 33. PANEL: INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVES ON AMERICAN PRISONS- February 24 34. CONNECTING THE OPENS: A PANEL DISCUSSION FOR THE FUTURE PROFESSORIATE – March 1 35. MOVING STEM DOCUMENTS ONLINE: SUSTAINABLE WORKFLOWS FOR ACCESSIBLE CONTENT – March 3 36. GETTING STARTED WITH OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER) – March 5
0. Ongoing Services – updated 1/4/20 1. OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP 2. BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT 3. BEAT STRESS WITH A FREE GUIDED MEDITATION 4. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY 5. MASTER YOUR FUTURE 6. GLC CAFÉ 7. RESUME, CV AND COVER LETTER WRITING 8. YOGA – FREE ZOOM CLASS 9. COMBATING RACIAL INJUSTICE ZOOM WORKSHOP 10. RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE (RISE) LECTURE SERIES 11. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? 12. FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION
Administrative Announcements: 13. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – 1st posting 14. FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting 15. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SEEKING INPUT ON COST OF LIVING – 1st posting 16. JOB SEARCH CIRCLES – 2nd posting 17. CO-WORKING WITH VTGrATE FELLOWS + 2021 SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 2nd posting 18. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT TO BE POD COACHES FOR UNDERGRADS- 2nd posting 19. JOIN THE SCIENTISTA CHAPTER AT VIRGINIA TECH – 2nd posting 20. SOLES4SOULS SHOE DRIVE – 3rd posting 21. GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM and EXPOSITION (GSARS) ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS OPEN – 3rd posting
Jobs: 22. 2021-22 GA POSITION IN ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS– 1st posting 23. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS – 2nd posting
Volunteers and research participants sought: 24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA FOR A STUDY ON SPENDING, $10 for 10 minutes- 1st posting 25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH HELMET LABORATORY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting 26. PARENTS AND THEIR 7-11-YEAR OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2nd posting 27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WEB APP VISUALIZING AND TRACKING OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES RESEARCH STUDY- 3rd posting
Upcoming Events: 28. DISTILLING YOUR MESSAGE: SUCCINCT AND COMPELLING INTERACTIONS – February 16 or 18 29. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) DATA COLLECTION – February 17 30. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING – February 18 31. HOLISTIC SKY HAPPINESS MEDITATION RETREAT – February 19-21 32. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WRITING PROTOCOL – February 24
0. Ongoing Services – updated 2/1/21 · GRADUATE SCHOOL: In person drop-off or pick-up of documents and materials M-F 1:00-3:00pm, 120 GLC. Request one-on-one assistantship or academic advising by using our online request form to set-up a Zoom session. · CAREER ADVISING: schedule virtual career advising appointment via https://career.vt.edu/job-search/Handshake.html · COOK COUNSELING: Drop-in Zoom hours, Tuesdays 10am-12pm and Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-5pm, Zoom links found here. To make an appointment, visit: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleGraduateFirstCookConnect · WRITING CENTER SERVICES: Schedule an appointment at https://vt.mywconline.com/ · GRADUATE OMBUDSPERSON: contact for appointment at gradstudentombud@vt.edu, 540-231-9573
1.OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) WORKSHOP Tuesday, February 9, 5-6pm, Zoom This informative workshop will walk you through the OPT application process, including eligibility requirements, timing of application, and other important details. Presented by Cranwell International Center International Student Advisors. Registration is required. Please go to https://international.vt.edu/programs/cranwellconnectionsprograms.html to register. Information about OPT is available at Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students. Future OPT workshop dates: Friday, February 12, 12-1pm; Thursday, February 18, 5-6pm.
2. BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT Tuesday, February 9, 5-7pm, Zoom Participate in a film viewing of “Mountains That Take Wing” followed by a facilitated discussion with Drs. Ellington Graves, Paula Seniors, Andrea Baldwin, Bikrum Gill, and Suchitra Samanta. Register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0NEiIwyWQOSTwc9-VsYcaA
3. BEAT STRESS WITH A FREE GUIDED MEDITATION Wednesdays in February, 6pm, Zoom Come release stress and experience some inner peace with a free weekly guided meditation on Wednesdays at 6 PM EST. These meditation sessions, led by trained and experienced facilitators, are an effortless way to relax and take a break from this constant worrying mind of ours. Register here to receive a meeting invite: https://tiny.cc/vtmeditates
4. INTERVARSITY GRADUATE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays and Thursdays, weekly, ZoomYou are invited to study the Holy Bible with Intervarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship (GCF). Our two virtual study groups meet weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively. To learn more, please visit www.gcfvt.org or email John Marshal at johnmarshal@vt.edu.
5. MASTER YOUR FUTURE Thursday, February 11, 12-1pmMaster Your Future is a series of professional development workshops designed to help students successfully navigate graduate school and their professional development. Brought to you by the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) and College of Engineering Research & Graduate Studies. Future dates are March 11 and April 8. Register at https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_blMiaZMwIQkWO0Z For More Information, Contact Dr. Trey Waller – twaller@vt.edu
6. GLC CAFÉ Thursday, February 11, 4:00pm, Zoom https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/97678968202 While the pandemic put a stop to our in-person café, we want to keep the GLC café running so that students may continue to meet informally and share their experiences. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and join fellow grads and Grad School staff for some casual conversation and the occasional game. If you have questions or concerns about this event, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu.
7. RESUME, CV AND COVER LETTER WRITING Thursday, February 11, 4-5pm, Zoom Wondering how to make your application materials stand out from the crowd? This workshop will answer your questions on writing a cover letter, the differences between a CV and resume, and how to get your materials past an Applicant Tracking System. Questions about this workshop may be directed to Graduate School Career Advisor, Alyssa Rametta at alyssarametta@vt.edu. Register here: https://vt.joinhandshake.com/events/643429/share_preview
8. YOGA – FREE ZOOM CLASS Thursday, February 11, 5:30-6:30pm, Zoom Warren Geither is a Statistics Phd Student at VT and completed his 200-hr Shambhavananda Yoga Teacher Training at the Shoshoni Ashram in Rollinsville Colorado, June of 2020 (RYT-200). His Hatha yoga classes are accessible to all levels of ability and explore the balance between ease and effort. Join him this Thursday evening to reconnect with some inner peace. Zoom link: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/7575938390
9. COMBATING RACIAL INJUSTICE ZOOM WORKSHOP Thursday, February 11, 7pm, Zoom Virginia Tech’s Race and Social Policy Research Center is sponsoring its annual Combating Racial Injustice Workshop in conjunction with the Dialogue on Race via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 11th at 7 pm. This year, we are focusing on police union contracts. Come listen and ask questions with local and national police reform advocates. Registration is required. Please email margaretann12@vt.edu for registration link and additional information.
10. RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE (RISE) LECTURE SERIES Friday, February 12, 12-1pm, Zoom Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance (SIRC) will host its inaugural speaker event to launch the Research Integrity and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Lecture Series. Guest speaker Dr. Ming Jack Po will be discussing the impact of bias on machine learning. Dr. Po is product manager at Google working in healthcare and machine learning. At Google, he has led teams in health, research, cloud, and search. Prior to joining Google, Po spent a decade working in different senior operating and venture capital roles in areas related to medical devices, healthcare delivery, and global health. The goal of the RISE Lecture Series is to foster ethical scholarship, explore a diversity of perspectives about the roles and responsibilities of scholars and researchers, and reflect on the ethical impact of our work in the modern world. We invite you to join this important conversation. More details and registration information can be found here: https://www.research.vt.edu/news/2021/machine-learning-at-google-ai-fairness-ethical-quandaries-research-integrity-scholarly-ethics-lecture-series.html
11. WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO? Friday, February 12, 12-1:30pm, Zoom If you’re a new graduate student who has asked yourself this question, The Graduate School wants you to know that you are not alone! Virtually meet new and returning fellow graduate students to talk about this exciting – and often overwhelming – life adventure. Sign-up for this session here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3U9PWAAd3FkgsaV Contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.ed if you have questions.
12. FREE AT LAST – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. – A DISCUSSION AND A CELEBRATION Friday, February 12, 6:30-8:00pm, Online via Zoom. Join us for guided discussion of the PBS Special Documentary “Free at Last – Martin Luther King, Jr.” We ask that attendees watch the video before attending to fully participate. Stay and share cultural artifacts if you’d like (you have the option of sharing food/recipes, beverages, art, poetry, music, etc.) as we expand our dialogue to examine our collective cultural souls. As an outcome, we hope to create a meaningful archive reflecting the meaning and purpose of cultural identity in the Virginia Tech Community. This event is free and is hosted by the VT School of Education. For further details and to register, visit http://bit.ly/SOE2021_MLK
13. GRADUATE STUDENT LEARNING CIRCLES – 1st posting The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Center for Food Systems & Community Transformation is partnering with the new Food Studies Program within the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences to host a series of graduate student learning circles. These virtual circles will serve as a space for students to present their current research and facilitate guided discussions with their peers. We encourage all students interested in food, food systems change, or community development to attend and participate. Learning Circles will be held every other Monday at 10 am beginning on March 1. Please email Center Associate, Garland Mason at garlandm@vt.edu for more information.
14, FREE ONE-ON-ONE VIRTUAL NUTRITION GUIDANCE – 1st posting Seeking nutrition guidance? Are you interested in learning how to make food choices that support a healthy lifestyle? Maybe you need help with skills for shopping and cooking to help you reach your wellness goals. If you have any of these concerns or others, upper-level nutrition students are here to help. The Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Department at Virginia Tech provides FREE one-on-one nutrition counseling services via Zoomto any interested students, faculty, or staff. Just go to https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/nutrition_counseling.html and sign up today!
15. GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY SEEKING INPUT ON COST OF LIVING – 1st posting The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is conducting a Cost of Living Assessment for graduate students across all campuses at Virginia Tech. We ask that you take a close look at your paystubs (accessible via HokieSpa), graduate contracts, monthly bills, and other documents to provide as much detailed information as possible. Please provide estimates for transportation/parking pre-Covid19. Our goal is to utilize this information to advocate for better assistantship and compensation packages for graduate students. This survey will be open until mid-March. It should take you about 10 minutes to complete. Contact gsa@vt.edu with questions.https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFCb7Fb3lNcN4h0
16. JOB SEARCH CIRCLES – 2nd posting The Graduate School, in collaboration with Career and Professional Development, hosts Job Search Circles to assist graduate students with their job search process and create a space for sharing resources and peer support. In spring 2021, two job search circles are available for VT graduate students: Job Search Circle: Academia and Job Search Circle: Industry/Government/NGO. More for details about these circles, and to register, visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/professional-development/JSC.html Contact Alyssa Rametta with questions at alyssarametta@vt.edu.
17. CO-WORKING WITH VTGrATE FELLOWS + 2021 SPRING APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN – 2nd posting The VT Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellows are hosting several Zoom Co-Working sessions: alternating Mondays, starting Feb 1. from 1-2pm; Wednesdays from 4-5pm; & alternating Thursdays 12-1pm starting 2/4. Chat with experienced grad students, bring a question or a portfolio item (syllabus, philosophy statement, etc.) to review. The Fellows want you to join them! Visit our website http://vtgrate.org for more information, to find registration links, and/or to Ask A Fellow. Guess what else is on our website? Links to the 2021 Spring Application Cycle! We are inviting new membership and advancement within our peer-mentoring program focused on best practices in teaching and learning. Application deadline is Sunday, February 21 at midnight. And, if you’d be so kind: follow us on Twitter @VT_GrATE
18. GRAD STUDENTS SOUGHT TO BE POD COACHES FOR UNDERGRADS- 2nd posting Virginia Tech created the Pod Program “to help students expand their social circles and create closer connections, while ensuring individuals are following CDC guidelines and maintaining healthy community.” Pods are small groups of students who can interact with each other more closely and in a more relaxed and un-masked environment. The university also provides Pods with structure and resources to engage students in a meaningful Virginia Tech, including a coach for each registered pod. Pod coaches are VT community members dedicated to working with registered pods for the Spring 2021 semester, with the main goal of engaging students in their pod, connect them to university and community experiences and resources, and make sure the students feel supported for the spring semester. Pod coaches will meet virtually with students twice a month and attend a monthly pod coach meeting with other pod coaches. The time commitment is approximately 3 hours a month. If you are interested and have capacity to serve in this way (or if you know someone who would be perfect for this opportunity), please contact Ro Settle at resettle@vt.edu or Meghan Weyrens Kuhn at mweyrens@vt.edu.
19. JOIN THE SCIENTISTA CHAPTER AT VIRGINIA TECH – 2nd posting Scientista is a national organization that supports college campuses interested in creating a community for pre-professional females in STEM-related fields. We really hope that our VT chapter will be able to connect women in STEM across our campus and across different career stages to create a strong community of Hokie Scientistas. Some of our goals as a chapter include meetings where we could present seminars, host study sessions, writing sessions, workshops on career development, have socials – the possibilities are endless. Our main goal is to form a community and social support system that empowers graduate student women in STEM. If you are interested in learning more about Scientistas, becoming a member, or becoming more involved, please fill out this form (tinyurl.com/27kgatjb). Questions may be directed to Beatriz Torres (beatriztc@vt.edu) or scientistasvt@gmail.com.
20. SOLES4SOULS SHOE DRIVE – 3rd posting The Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion, in coordination with Soles4Souls (https://soles4souls.org/) is hosting a shoe drive. Gently used/new men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes in any size are welcome for donation! Drop-off bins may be found in the following locations: Graduate Life Center Lobby, McComas Hall Lobby, Fralin Life Sciences Institute, and Blacksburg Baptist Church. Donations will be collected through Friday, February 26, 2021. Bags and sanitizing equipment are available on site. Join us for this fun and safe service event! Questions? Please contact ordi@vt.edu.
21.GSA RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM and EXPOSITION (GSARS) ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS OPEN – 3rd posting Start crafting your submissions for the Graduate Student Assembly’s 37th Annual Research Symposium and Exposition, which will be held virtually March 22nd through the 24th! This theme for the 2021 GSARS is “Research Carries On!”. ALL graduate and professional degree programs are welcome to submit an abstract before the deadline: February 12th, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Our GSA webpage will have details regarding submission types, scheduling, the keynote panel, and more as we approach the event. Contact the GSA Research Symposium email, gsars-g@vt.edu, with any questions you have.
22. 2021-22 GA POSITION IN ASSESSMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENT AFFAIRS– 1st posting The Graduate Assistant will support various assessment and professional development initiatives within the department and across the division. Responsibilities will include marketing and communication; event management; registration and evaluation of APD/division programs and services, various educational/training opportunities, and consultation. Qualifications: graduate student in EDRE, Higher Ed, or other related field, experience conducting research and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, experience with event management, preferred doctoral student with experience in a higher education student affairs environment. For more information, contact Jeananne Knies at jtiffany@vt.edu.
23. GLC FELLOW POSITION OPENINGS- 2nd posting The Graduate School and Housing and Residence Life are seeking motivated graduate students who are committed to building community for GLC Fellow positions for the 2021-2022 academic year. An ideal candidate would have previous residence life and/or event planning experience, though it is not a requirement. Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, resume, and fully complete the following application: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tlpyqQRY7C0Thc Information about cover letter requirements is detailed in the application and the full job description can be found here: https://graduatelifecenter.vt.edu/residence-life-in-the-glc/Fellows.html Apply by midnight on Friday, February 19. Two information sessions will be held on February 2 and 3; details are in the events section of this posting. Contact Lauren Surface at lkeister@vt.edu or Stephanie Hovsepian at stephanieh@vt.edu if you have questions.
24. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DATA FOR A STUDY ON SPENDING, $10 for 10 minutes- 1st posting Participants are needed for a research study to determine how payday timing (e.g., if you’re paid on a Monday, Tuesday, etc.) impacts spending. The entire study is conducted online. You will fill out a very short (7 question) survey and then provide your spending data though Mint.com. You will be compensated at $10 for your time (~10 mins total). The research protocol for this study is approved by VT Institutional Review Board – Project No. 20-909. This study is funded by the Wheeler Institute of the London Business School. Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students and employees 18 years of age or older. If interested, click this link: https://kellogg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bezGBxDQRP0SA9o . For more information contact Broderick Turner, Ph.D. by email [bltphd@vt.edu] or phone [415-574-6464].
25. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR VIRGINIA TECH HELMET LABORATORY RESEARCH STUDY – 1st posting Participants are needed to help me collect measurements on head shape and head-helmet friction. You may qualify for this research if you are an enrolled Virginia Tech student, above the age of 18, speak English, and can give your own consent. A 40min appointment will be scheduled at a time that works best for you and will take place inside Kelly Hall, conference room 221. Participation will be compensated with $20 for your time and effort. Participating poses no additional risk of harm or discomfort than is typical for performing routine physical or psychological examinations. A COVID-19 risk mitigation plan and precautionary measures are also being taken to minimize possible virus exposure. This study is IRB #20-596. For more information or if you are interested in participating, please contact Charlotte Clark by email at ccclark@vt.edu or by phone at (703) 638-0972.
26. PARENTS AND THEIR 7-11-YEAR OLD CHILDREN NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY – 2ndposting We are working with families both in the US and China to understand children’s social development and family interactions. To follow public health guidelines for social distancing, parents and children may complete this study in the comfort of your home, with no face-to-face contact with us. The study involves parents completing online questionnaires and uploading audio recordings of parent-child joint activities: A) talk with each other about events that made you or your child feel angry, proud, shame/guilt, and warmth; and B) read a wordless book together. Questionnaires will take about 30 minutes and parent-child activities will take about 45 minutes. Parents will be given a $20 e-giftcard and children will be given a wordless picture book and a sticker sheet. Interested? E-mail danhuaz@vt.edu.
27. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR WEB APP VISUALIZING AND TRACKING OF OUTAGE SCHEDULES RESEARCH STUDY- 3rd posting Participants are needed for a research study to support the design and evaluation of a web application that visualizes and tracks scheduling in outages of nuclear power plants. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the design features of the web application to determine ease-of-use and gather feedback on the designs. The experiment will be conducted in Whittemore 529. You will be compensated at $15 for your time (~75 mins total). The research protocol for this study is approved by VT Institutional Review Board – Project No. 18-825. This study is funded by the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) of the Department of Energy. Eligible participants are current Virginia Tech students 18 years of age or older, with normal or corrected to normal vision. If interested, please contact Anirudh More by email [anirudh1@vt.edu] or phone [540-449-8793] to schedule a time for the data collection.
Upcoming Events: 28. DISTILLING YOUR MESSAGE: SUCCINCT AND COMPELLING INTERACTIONS Tuesday, February 16 or Thursday, February 18, 12-1pm, ZoomMany science and industry professionals have been told to “develop your elevator pitch.” This workshop provides a Pinch-of-Practice to help you prepare for brief and compelling interactions that may occur on an elevator, in a media interview, or anywhere. Open to Virginia Tech graduate students and faculty. Capacity: 25 per session. Two dates available, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/distilling-your-message-succinct-and-compelling-interactions-tickets-139418543617
29. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) DATA COLLECTION Wednesday, February 17, 1pm, Zoom Welcome to the Graduate Schools IRB Series. We have a 2-part series planned for you this spring semester! We are starting this semester with a Data Collection event! Take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know that you will be joining us. https://forms.gle/ufPWKHN6shFrBYdg9
30. GRADUATE STUDENT GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING Thursday, February 18, 5:30-7:00pm, Online via Zoom. As a graduate student enrolled at Virginia Tech, you’re automatically a member of GSA, and are welcome to attend our General Assembly meetings. These meetings are not just for delegates – there is an open forum for our community to voice concerns of which the delegate body may not be aware. Please PM the GA and VP arriving at the meeting to indicate your attendance. More information about the organization can be found online at http://bit.ly/GSA_Gen_Assembly.
31. HOLISTIC SKY HAPPINESS MEDITATION RETREAT Friday, February 19-Sunday, February 21, Online Participants will learn a breath-based meditation practice called SKY that has been scientifically documented to increase immunity, battle stress, and relieve anxiety and depression. This 9-hour long workshop will be led by trainers with thousands of hours of experience under their belts, and is available to VT students for a discounted fee of $30. Fill in the interest form: http://tiny.cc/vtsky Read more about SKY:
32. INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) WRITING PROTOCOL Wednesday, February 24, 1pm, Zoom Welcome to the Graduate Schools IRB Series. We have a 2-part series planned for you this spring semester! We continue with a Writing Protocol event! Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/ufPWKHN6shFrBYdg9
